Placement Assessments
Understanding Bundle's Placement Assessments
Placement assessments help us personalize each learner’s experience. They are not tests, performance reviews, or indicators of professional ability. Their sole purpose is to ensure every employee begins training at the right level and receives the most relevant session possible.
Why We Use Assessments
- They allow us to match learners to the training level where they will gain the most value.
- They help shorten time to impact by placing learners into the session that best fits their current skill application.
- They ensure sessions feel appropriately challenging, not too basic or too advanced.
- They provide a measurable baseline so we can track growth after the session.
How Placement Works
Learners complete a short assessment that adapts as they answer. Some learners may see 8 questions, others up to 32, depending on what is needed to determine accurate placement. Most complete it in 10–30 minutes.
Learners are placed into one of four levels: Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert. Placement is based on skill use and decision-making, not job title, tenure, seniority, or intelligence. It is common for managers and even executives to begin at Foundational or Intermediate.
What Each Level Means
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Foundational: Building essential habits and core skills.
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Intermediate: Applying skills in more complex or strategic ways.
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Advanced: Navigating high-stakes challenges and influencing others.
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Expert: Operating at a mastery level to guide teams and shape organizational culture.
All levels are intentionally rigorous and designed to deliver practical outcomes.
Typical Placement Distribution
Across thousands of learners:
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47.5% Foundational
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24.6% Intermediate
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14.8% Advanced
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13.1% Expert
Most people place at Foundational or Intermediate. This reflects the assessment’s focus on everyday application, not seniority.
What Learners Experience Next
During the live 1:1 session, the trainer will tailor the conversation to the learner’s goals, role, and real situations. After the session, learners complete a short progress assessment so you can measure skill growth.
Clarifying the Assessment Questions
Assessment options may not always match exact workplace scenarios. That is intentional—they are designed to measure a spectrum of skill behaviors that map to specific learning levels. The goal is not to select the “perfect” answer but to reflect how a learner most often approaches situations.